Commonwealth Health Corporation May 11, 2011 Upcoming events EMS Reminder about heart attack and stroke new employees Golden Pineapple And s men s health tune up 2 3 Kosair children s outpatient center mother-daughter tea & fashion show retirements march of dimes march for babies pride ideas nurse of the year and nursing clinical support employee of the year celebrations 4 5 Pictured at right: Carla Reagan, Director of the Hospitality House, shares information about the House with Alice Pope, RN, Garth Sparks, RN, and Human Resources employees Teresa Wilson, Miranda Meeks, and Michelle Mefford. Pictured at left: After the tour, employees enjoy the fountain located in the courtyard at the Hospitality House. The Hospitality House Open House for CHC Employees An Open House for the Hospitality House was held on May 5. Employees of CHC toured the House and learned more about how the facility provides a needed respite for families of patients at The Medical Center and Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital. In January, the facility opened with 12 private bedrooms and baths to temporarily house qualified families of critically ill or injured patients at The Medical Center and Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, as well as qualified outpatients who are receiving intensive therapeutic care at the hospital. Qualifications for a stay at the Hospitality House are based on a number of factors, such as acuity of the patient in the hospital, transportation difficulty, lack of local support systems, and financial difficulty. The patient s assigned Social Worker will evaluate the case and contact the Hospitality House as needed. If you have any questions about criteria, contact the Hospitality House at 780-2700. For questions about referral, please contact The Medical Center Social Services Department at 745-1574. After 4 p.m., on weekends and holidays call the Switchboard at 745-1000 for the social worker on call. CHC Employees can contribute to help support the ongoing operations of the House through ECHO (Employees Contributing to Help Others) by either payroll deduction or a one-time donation. For more information about ECHO and how to donate, contact Commonwealth Health Foundation at kasmith@chc.net, 796-6519, or visit CommonwealthHealthFoundation.org to download a payroll deduction form.
Upcoming Events 2 Stroke Screening May 17 3 to 6 p.m. Following completion of a brief stroke risk scorecard and blood pressure screening, a registered nurse will discuss areas of concern with you. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942. AARP Driver Safety Program May 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is designed to meet the specific needs of older drivers. Graduates of the program are entitled to a premium discount on automobile insurance. Cost of the program is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, payable to AARP. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942; space is limited. Vestibular (Dizziness) Screening May 19 1 to 4 p.m. This screening, provided by Bluegrass Outpatient Center, uses state-of-the-art video goggles to help locate where in the ear balance disorders occur. Vestibular screenings are often recommended for those who experience vertigo (dizziness) or have a history of falls. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942. Vascular Screening May 20 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Assess your vascular health with three painless, noninvasive tests: carotid ultrasound, abdominal aortic ultrasound, and ankle/brachial index. These tests screen for disorders such as stroke, aortic aneurysm, and lower extremity vascular disease. A vascular technologist performs the screenings, results are sent to a board certified vascular surgeon at The Heart Institute, and a report is sent to you and your physician. The cost is $35 per screening or $90 for all three. Members of Senior Health Network, Men s Health Alliance, and The Women s Center can get all three for $80. Appointments are required by calling 745-0942. CPR Anytime Class May 23 1 to 4 p.m. Join certified CPR instructors Sherry Suggs, R.N. and Amanda Allen to learn how to give lifesaving CPR to an adult, child or infant and how to use an AED. Studies show that effective CPR that starts right away improves survival from cardiac arrest. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942. Dermascan Screening May 24 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun damage can be a forecast for future skin cancer. With a painless and simple screening device, representatives of the Kentucky Cancer Program can identify potential trouble spots on your face. Please remove all make-up and sun screen before screening. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942. In honor of National EMS Week, Medical Center EMS reminds everyone to dial 911 when experiencing any of the following heart attack or stroke symptoms. Do not drive yourself to the hospital when these symptoms occur. HEART ATTACK Discomfort, heaviness, pain, or tightness in the chest Discomfort or pain in the jaw, neck, arms, or back Lightheadedness or passing out Difficulty breathing Nausea and vomiting Severe weakness Cold sweats and pale skin STROKE Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause National EMS Week is May 15 21
New Employees Standing left to right: Patricia Keen, L&D; Amber Yoder, ED. Sitting left to right: Brandi Sullivan, LTC; Maria Westcott, CRSH. 3 Employees with Service Excellence! May 2011 s and Golden Pineapples are individuals who rise above day-to-day expectations. The monthly award recognizes hourly and salaried employees; the quarterly Golden Pineapple is for supervisors and managers. If you would like to nominate someone for or Golden Pineapple, nomination forms are available in your unit or department, and by logging on to Service Excellence through icarecentral. Kim Drake The Medical Center Nursery Kim is a brilliant nurse, great co-worker, and loving person who cares about everyone. She is always wonderful to all, helpful to everyone, and a dedicated nurse. We are very fortunate to have Kim at The Medical Center. Lora Jenkins MCF Acute Care Lora always goes above and beyond in her job to make sure that co-workers and patients have the services they need. She has a great spirit and goes out of her way to assist everyone. We love Lora at The Medical Center at Franklin. Left to right: Erika Creek, 3B; Veca Murphy, 5A; Sherri Baldwin, CCU. Miranda Meeks Human Resources Miranda demonstrates outstanding initiative to get the job done above and beyond what is expected. She thinks proactively, anticipates the needs of the employees and takes measures to meet those expectations. Standing left to right: Ashley Minton, Food Services; Miranda Knapp, Cath Lab. Sitting left to right: Mike Perkins, Food Services; Adam Jackson, ED. Standing left to right: Paulette Duncan, ESD; Karen Tucker, Patient Registration. Sitting left to right: Melody Haase, Our 365; Nickie Mantlo, Food Services. Golden Pineapple 2nd Quarter Teresa Wilson Human Resources Teresa is an outstanding example of customer service because she is a genuinely caring, giving person. She consistently goes out of her way to assist employees, retirees and their families. She thinks of employees as her own family. We are privileged to have Teresa. Save the date! men s health Tune Up Saturday, June 4 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. National Corvette Museum Free and open to men of all ages Call (270) 745 0942 or 877 800 3824 to register or for more information
4 Kosair Children s Outpatient Center opens on The Medical Center campus The annual Mother-Daughter Tea was held May 7 in The Medical Center Auditorium. The event celebrates the special relationship between mothers and daughters, and provides a wonderful opportunity for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts and special friends to spend time together. Nearly 100 women attended the event and enjoyed the Spring Fashion Show by Apricot Lane & Polka Dot Door. Local pediatricians and representatives from The Medical Center tour the Kosair Children s Outpatient Center located in the Commonwealth Medical Plaza on The Medical Center campus. Approximately two dozen physicians from University of Louisville Pediatrics will see patients in the new center. Pediatric specialties include endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology and pulmonology. Pictured above are: (left) Betsy Kullman, Chief Nursing Officer for The Medical Center, and Josh Honaker, M.D., Chief of the University of Louisville Division of General Pediatrics; (top right) Rick Voakes, M.D. and Kelly Kries, M.D. with Charlotte Ipsan, Vice President, Administration for Kosair Children s Medical Center Brownsboro; (bottom right) Pippa Pinckley- Stewart, M.D., Patricia Faulkner-Simmons, M.D. with Josh Honaker, M.D. March of Dimes March for Babies Retirements Jerry Basham (left), Engineering Maintenance Technician II for The Medical Center, is congratulated by Dennis Strom (right), Vice President Facilities Management, on his retirement after 32 years of service. PRIDE Ideas for April The Medical Center was proud to sponsor the March for Babies that took place April 30 at Phil Moore Park in Alvaton. Teams from all across Warren County gathered in the beautiful spring weather to take steps in the fight against premature births and birth defects. The event featured many activities for kids; and after the walk, participants enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers donated by Atmos Energy. The 3.5-mile walk raised over $70,000 for the March of Dimes the largest amount ever raised in Warren County. Holly Gray Service Excellence Lauren Tuck Pharmacy Shala Wilson Employee Health
5 NURSE OF THE YEAR and NURSING CLINICAL SUPPORT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR You re Invited The recipients of the 2011 Nurse of the Year and Clinical Support Employee of the Year for CHC s four hospitals will be announced during special celebrations this week. The Medical Center at Franklin Wednesday, May 11 at 12 noon Picnic area The Medical Center at Scottsville Thursday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. Adult Learning Center Classroom The Medical Center at Bowling Green and Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. The Medical Center Auditorium